Electronic Equipment Maintainer (Automotive Mechanic)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repair, rebuilding, and/or replacement work on self-propelled special equipment such as tampers, track aligners, and cranes.
• Repair and maintain heavy, medium, light gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of special equipment and tools such as snow blowers, stationary and portable power generators, welding units, grinders, cutters, hand-held tampers, track drills, and the like.
• Design and fabricate replacement parts when necessary.
• Diagnose and repair New York City Transit Authority vehicles when required.
• Train current or new employees in the operation and use of self-propelled heavy equipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure compliance with required methods and procedures and report violations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with repairing and troubleshooting of diesel engines, gasoline engines, small equipment, and automotive electrical/electronic systems.
• Valid CDL-B driver's license free from violations.

Qualifications

Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Skills

• Experience with diesel engines, gasoline engines, small equipment, and automotive electrical systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery.
• Strong communication and training skills.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• A comprehensive medical plan and pension plan.

Pay

The current minimum salary is $28.792884 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $41.132692 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change as per the Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation (SMART) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Schedule

Various hours of work are available.